Fragrance comparison

Casbah vs Gods

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,549 ratings analysed

6 wins

Casbah

Robert Piguet

4.121,431 votes

Rank #218 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Gods

Mirko Buffini Firenze

4.11118 votes

Rank #30,088 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Casbah takes 6 of 7 categories.

Casbah
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Gods
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Casbah6/7

Gods1/7

Ratings & consensus: Casbah
Community sentiment: Gods
Longevity: Casbah
Sillage & projection: Casbah
Value for money: Casbah
Versatility: Casbah
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Casbah

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CasbahRobert Piguet

GodsMirko Buffini Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,431 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winnerCasbahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,125 votes

35%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerGodsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCasbah

SillageCasbah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value44

Category winnerCasbahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

smoky84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AngelicaBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

IncenseTobaccoOrris Root

Base

CedarVetiver

Top

Black PepperNutmegBergamot

Heart

VetiverOrris RootSuede

Base

CedarIncenseMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Incense and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer18

Fall98

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCasbahMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex57

Women3

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#218

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews238

Overall rank#30,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCasbahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Casbah is a striking, incense-heavy creation that defines the genre. It opens with sharp angelica and black pepper before settling into a deep, liturgical frankincense heart. On skin, it behaves like a cold stone cathedral, making it a powerful choice for crisp, autumn evenings when you want a fragrance that projects …

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Gods by Mirko Buffini Firenze opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bright bergamot before settling into a powdery heart of orris root and smooth suede. Earthy vetiver and dry cedarwood ground the blend, while smoky incense lingering in the background gives it a quiet, meditative weight. It suits crisp spring m…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Casbah or Gods?

Casbah takes 6 of 7 categories. Casbah is rated 4.12/5 from 1,431 votes; Gods is rated 4.11/5 from 118 votes. Choose Casbah for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Gods for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Casbah or Gods?

Casbah lasts longest (Casbah 85/100, Gods 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Casbah or Gods?

Casbah projects furthest (Casbah 74/100, Gods 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Casbah and Gods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Incense and Orris Root.

Is Casbah or Gods better for summer or winter?

For summer, Casbah is the stronger pick. For winter, Casbah is the stronger pick. Casbah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Casbah and Gods?

Casbah has top notes of Angelica, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco and Orris Root, a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Gods has top notes of Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Orris Root and Suede, a base of Cedar, Incense and Musk.